Jeffrey Santos is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Steven Cavagnaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Clarksburg, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a role at M and T Securities where he has been since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Bailey is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. He has worked previously at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, Maple Tree Financial, and H. Beck, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Maple Tree Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Charles Anderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services in Bethesda, MD since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad array of capital markets services.

Zach Plaster is a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions as a Planning Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also worked as a Financial Consultant with Equitable Advisors in 2023. Zach helps local families and individuals create personalized financial plans centered on their unique objectives. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their goals and develop strategies aimed at achieving financial success. Having grown up and spent much of his professional life in Northern Virginia, Zach is committed to supporting his local community. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Zach enjoys bowling, attending social events with friends, playing musical instruments, reading, and playing tennis.

Yevgeny Popovich is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jessica Perry is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. She has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Sandy Spring Bank. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Daniel Clarke is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Clarke serves as treasurer for the Knights of Columbus in Washington, DC, where he participates in financial oversight and meetings. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jordan Smith is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked six years at Edward Jones and spent two years with the Urban Teacher Center, Inc. He is based in North Bethesda, MD. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and providing access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technology solutions.

Yehudah Fein is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022 and has prior experience with Contemporary Insurance Services, Inc. and various educational and community organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive resources.

Lauren Birkins is currently serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads a team of wealth planners focused on providing a client-centered financial planning experience tailored to individual goals. Lauren emphasizes partnerships, trust, and adherence to the company's Standards of Care to support clients and associates. Her tenure at Fidelity Investments spans over a decade, including roles as Assistant Branch Leader from 2018 to 2021, Financial Consultant from 2012 to 2018, Investment Consultant from 2011 to 2012, Relationship Manager from 2010 to 2011, and Financial Representative from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in wealth management and client relationship development.

John Vert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for four years. Outside of finance, he has experience in interior design through his time at Barrel and Stone Interiors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Surendra Dave is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Edelman Financial Engines, where he has worked since 2013 in various affiliated entities. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement-plan participants, and institutions. The firm combines a committee-driven modeling process with both planner-led and online advisory options, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and a fiduciary approach for retirement accounts.

Andrew Lee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-trustee for his mother’s trust and holds power of attorney for her, both involving investment-related responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Joshua Millson Martula is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2019, with prior roles at Price Benowitz LLP, Talent Wave, Culpeper County, and Premier Venues LLC. He serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for the McMillan Condos Association, where he participates in operational and financial decision-making. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to create tailored financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory products.

Joshua Brunner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Safe Money Concepts LLC, Grove Point Advisors, and H. Beck, Inc. He is also involved with Medallion Financial Group, where he has maintained a longstanding role since 2004. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Alvand Fakhari is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with affluent families and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals by providing services such as wealth planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax-efficient strategies, estate and legacy planning, and customized lending and banking solutions through Bank of America. Utilizing Merrill's resources, he offers tailored financial solutions to his clients. With nearly five years of industry experience, Alvand specializes in serving small business owners, medical professionals, and high-net-worth families. He focuses on various client areas including International Wealth Management, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, and Women and Wealth. Alvand holds a Bachelor's Degree from Towson University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is multilingual, speaking Farsi, Spanish, and English. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, hiking, ice hockey, photography, skiing, spending time with his family, tennis, and traveling.

Patricia Van Kirk is a CFP® with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 13 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a majority interest in a merchant partnership, VAN KIRK GP, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a variety of specialized planning areas.

Brian Ewers serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2008. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Brian specializes in goals-based wealth management and relationship management, focusing on areas such as liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Brian holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Marketing from Frostburg State University. He is a Maryland native and lives in Rockville, MD with his wife Michelle and their three sons. Through his work with The EGE Group, Brian supports clients by simplifying financial decisions and tailoring strategies that align with their unique needs, leveraging extensive industry experience and access to Bank of America Global Resources.

Robyn Crossan is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Germantown, MD, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Financial and XML Financial Group. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written financial plans without implementation, and allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated WealthPlan billing option.